swimming costume
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Definition
Noun: A tight-fitting garment designed to be worn for swimming or bathing.
Usage
This term refers specifically to the clothing worn for the purpose of swimming. It is a formal or traditional term for what is commonly called a swimsuit or bathing suit.
Examples
- She packed her swimming costume for the holiday at the beach.
- The store has a new selection of swimming costumes for the summer season.
- He forgot his swimming costume, so he couldn't join the others in the pool.
Advanced Usage
- The term is more commonly used in British English. In American English, "bathing suit" or "swimsuit" is more frequent.
- It can be used in formal contexts, such as in rules or advertisements for swimming pools: "Proper swimming costume required."
Variants and Related Words
- Swimsuit (noun): The most common modern synonym.
- Bathing suit (noun): A common synonym, especially in American English.
- Bikini (noun): A specific type of two-piece swimming costume for women.
- Trunks (noun): A specific type of swimming costume for men.
- Swimwear (noun): A general, uncountable term for clothing designed for swimming.
Synonyms
- Bathing suit
- Swimsuit
- Bathing costume
Antonyms
There are no direct antonyms, as it is a specific item of clothing. Contextual opposites could include regular clothes or formal wear.
Related Phrases/Idioms
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using the term "swimming costume." The word is used literally.
Noun
- tight fitting garment worn for swimming